Podcast appearances and mentions of martin bester

Qhawekazi Mazaleni spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester after being crowned Miss South Africa 2025. The current Miss South Africa discussed her dreams, the importance of education, and her ultimate inspirations.

The iconic South African duo Liquideep is back after more than a decade! Ahead of their much-anticipated reunion on stage, the duo joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for a live performance at the Jacaranda FM headquarters. The duo also spent time with some Jacaranda FM listeners who brought the vibe to this spectacular morning.

Music duo Boyzlife, made up of Brian McFadden from Westlife and Keith Duffy from Boyzone, joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about their brand-new single, 'Lovebirds,' and to share more about their life as a duo.

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Monde Mkalipi, spokesperson for the Road Traffic Infringement Agency (RTIA), an entity of the Department of Transport, who explained the newly implemented AARTO demerit system.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to federal council chairperson of the DA, Helen Zille after it was announced that she will be the party's Johannesburg mayoral candidate for the 2026 elections.

While talking about her plans for Johannesburg, Breakfast with Martin Bester played a fun game with Helen Zille to test her Joburg knowledge.

Francois van Coke het sy teleurstelling op Breakfast with Martin Bester gedeel nadat die Sanlam Cape Town Marathon, wat Sondag sou plaasvind, gekanselleer is weens bekommernis oor onveilige weersomstandighede.

15-year-old Evan Jonk joined Breakfast with Martin Bester for a fun-filled morning after he went viral on social media for trying to pronounce difficult English words.

One lucky listener won R25,000 and a two-night stay worth R20,000 at the 5-star Zebula Boutique Hotel, thanks to Breakfast with Martin Bester, OUTsurance, and Zebula.

On Friday, 3 October, South Africa's Constitutional Court made history by granting equal parental leave to all parents, regardless of gender, sexual orientation, or family structure. This ruling replaces "maternity leave" with "parental leave," allowing both parents to share four months of leave as they choose. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Onyi Nwaneri, Managing Director at Sesame Workshop International South Africa, to get a better understanding of the new ruling.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to comedian and content creator Sami Hall about the stupid questions people ask during work interviews, "normal" jobs, and her upcoming show.

The MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast welcomes Jessica Motaung, commercial and marketing director of Kaizer Chiefs. Speaking to Breakfast with Martin Bester, Motaung shared how the club has leveraged its brand, expanding it far beyond the football field. Jessica Motaung, the dynamic commercial and marketing director of Kaizer Chiefs, is set to captivate attendees at the upcoming MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. Delving into Kaizer Chiefs' strategic expansion and engagement plans, Jessica will share insights into how the club is positioning itself as a leading African football brand, while also giving advice to other business owners on how they can better leverage their brands. In her interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, Jessica highlighted: "It's about more than the game. We touch all aspects of life to create a holistic brand experience," underscoring the club's commitment to extending its reach beyond the boundaries of football.

Recently, Breakfast with Martin Bester asked listeners about the most attractive hobbies men can have. Now it's time to flip it. We asked listeners to share the most attractive hobbies women can have.

Breakfast with Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound, and this time, we headed to the Bushveld. Listeners stand the chance to win R50,000 if they correctly guess the 'Secret Sound'. Listen to Breakfast with Martin Bester every weekday at 08:00 to see if you can guess the next sound. To enter, all you need to do is SMS 'Secret', your name, and what you think the sound is to 37942.

Martin Bester awarded one lucky listener R50,000 after they successfully guessed the latest Secret Sound.

Former South African rugby player Patrick Lambie will be one of our esteemed speakers at this year's MANCOSA Jacaranda FM Business Breakfast. He will discuss his rugby career and the importance of flexibility in his transition into the corporate space. Breakfast with Martin Bester also caught up with Lambie ahead of the event to find out more about life after his rugby career.

Die super talentvolle Appel het by Breakfast with Martin Bester gekuier en gesels oor die liefdesverhaal geskryf in die sterre.

Keith Juluka, a hilariously talented SA artist, creates satirical songs that are often very relatable to South Africans. And nothing is more South African than rugby. During his recent visit to Jacaranda FM, Martin Bester challenged Juluka. Martin asked Juluka to write one of his brilliant songs about something relevant in SA right now.

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Chris Johnston after a hilarious video went viral of him answering a spam call while climbing a mountain, more than 900 meters above the ground.

The TikTok sensation and former Pretoria High School teacher, Domonique Bullock—also known as Mrs Bullock—made waves across South Africa after her students filmed her dancing to TikTok's Robot Boii's Salary Salary challenge. Since then, she has been spreading joy, fun, and laughter on social media while enriching the lives of many South Africans. Unfortunately, Bullock recently took to her social media platforms to share a message with a completely different tone from her usual fun-loving content. The content creator opened up about a horrifying incident in which a man allegedly attempted to kidnap her daughter at a shopping centre. Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Bullock to find out more about the incident.

During his last Warmfees show in Tzaneen, Martin Bester fell off the stage. Martin tried to head over to a young fan, Nathan, whilst performing his favourite song, 'Lily'. In the video, you can hear Nathan singing along to the song. WATCH: Martin Bester falls off stage during live performance

Renowned celebrity chef, Jameson Stocks, joined the Breakfast with Martin Bester team ahead of the Good Life in Johannesburg. Known for his creative cooking flair and approach to mindful eating, Jameson quickly established himself as one of the brightest culinary talents in the world. While he blends traditional techniques with modern flavours, his cuisine is a celebration of locally sourced, organic ingredients. Beyond his technical expertise in the kitchen, Jameson's engaging personality and passion for living well has made him a favourite among food enthusiasts and television viewers alike.

Shekhinah joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to perform her hit single, 'Back To The Beach', ahead of Rosefest, a festival founded by Shekhinah. Rosefest 2025 marks the return of Shekhinah's visionary festival, celebrating the empowerment and artistry of women in the South African music industry. Building upon the success of its previous editions, this year's festival promises an unforgettable experience, blending live performances and a vibrant atmosphere that honours the spirit of womanhood. We are excited to announce that Rosefest, Shekhinah's all-female music festival, is back for its 4th iteration this Women's Month. The event will take place on the 9th of August at the Walter Sisulu Botanical Gardens in Johannesburg from 12:00 until 20:00 featuring a curated line up of the best female artists in South Africa. Shekhinah performs her hit single on Breakfast with Martin Bester

Martin Bester and listeners share their views on discipline and respect after a video of a rugby player slapping the referee in South Africa went viral. Club rugby is in full swing, and according to the Rapport, Manenberg player Yaseen Elliot slapped referee Lionel Gerwel after receiving a red card. WATCH: Shocking moment as rugby player slaps referee

Martin Bester has been driving Mzansi to work and keeping us company, or in stitches, or tears, every Monday to Friday from 06:00-09:00. The Breakfast family, or rather your morning family, takes an authentic approach to storytelling. Martin Bester's in-depth radio knowledge ensures that Breakfast with Martin Bester remains an annually award-winning show; but more importantly, he knows what his audience wants to hear. Martin responds with beautifully crafted storytelling that genuinely builds anticipation and a community around that "What's next?!" moment. The team keeps his listeners grinning from ear to ear as they try to figure out what the 'Secret Sound' was this week, or which music powerhouse will play live during 'Friday Live.' Tune in on Tuesdays and find out 'How Hard Can it Be?' as the team giggles their way through trying their hand at something new. Imagine Martin Bester playing the didgeridoo or tattooing someone live on air…for the first time! Too funny! Show Features: • Good Morning Angels • Secret Sound • Friday's My Day • Morning Family Quiz • Throwback Thursday • How Hard Can It Be • Friday Live • Confession Session

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to the newly appointed head coach of the Vodacom Bulls about his plans for the beloved team.

Breakfast with Martin Bester is asking you to listen and vote for the person you think delivered the best impersonation.

Nozibele Qamngana, host of the 'Don't Hold Back' podcast, spoke to Breakfast with Martin Bester about the third season of the podcast, focusing on its aims to address challenging and often stigmatised topics such as men's mental health and living with HIV, and highlighting the importance of open conversations for young people.

Martin Bester has a new Secret Sound worth R50,000 and this time there's a slight twist.

Futurist and speaker Graeme Codrington joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to answer important questions surrounding AI and how it will impact human beings.

Breakfast with Martin Bester asked AI to take popular English songs and translate their lyrics into Afrikaans, and the results were hilarious.

In an interview on Breakfast with Martin Bester, listeners were treated to a catch-up with the 'I Feel Good' kid Desmond Koolen. Desmond, who first gained attention as a passionate rugby supporter and viral figure, sat down with Martin Bester to discuss rugby, friendships, and more.

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

Legendary South African runner Zola Budd joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to reflect on her historic career and share her latest adventures in the running world.

Martin Bester had a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener walked away with R50,000 after they correctly guessed the sound.

Amor Vittone joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about the impact of online bullying and also shared some exciting news.

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, Martin Bester gave one listener a hilarious piece of advice on how to deal with his wife, whom the listener jokingly called the biggest Karen of all.

During a discussion about the biggest 'Karen' people know, one listener called into Breakfast with Martin Bester to proudly declare that she is the biggest 'Karen' she knows!

Breakfast with Martin Bester spoke to Mzansi Ballet about their two upcoming shows, 'Carmen' and 'Fusion of Favourites', running concurrently at Montecasino.

A shocking story of two friends who no longer speak to each other took a surprising turn when one of our Breakfast with Martin Bester listeners gifted the man who shared his shocking story, an Xbox. Listen to the full story.

Martin Bester has a brand-new Secret Sound, and one lucky listener will win R50,000 if they can correctly guess the sound.

On Friday, May 30, Martin Bester gave away the final R39,000 on the Secret Sound of Music. This May, Jacaranda FM celebrates 39 years of bringing you more music you love! OUTsurance has joined the party to give four weekly winners R39,000 in cash, each! Correctly identify The Secret Sound of Music, and you could WIN!

On Monday, 26 May, Martin Bester spoke to English singer and songwriter on his return to South Africa.

South Africa's newly crowned World's Strongest Man, Rayno Nel, joined Breakfast with Martin Bester to talk about his new title and what it takes to become the World's Strongest Man. During his interview, Nel also spoke more about what it takes to become the World's Strongest Man

Good Morning Angels together with Martin Bester and Round Table's Warm Fees assisted the SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria to keep their animals safe and warm this winter. The Good Morning Angels Fund will assist SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria with the R45,000 needed to install their much-needed security system, ensuring the safety of their staff, animals, and facilities. We will also contribute an additional R25,000 to assist with vet bills, food, and other necessities, bringing the total donation to R70,000! Warmfees 2025 with Martin Bester & Round Table will donate 100 blankets to SPCA Randfontein and Westonaria – one for each of their dog (60) and cat (40) kennels.

Breakfast with Martin Bester was joined by the inspirational social media personality Left Sleeve, who shared some motivation with South Africans. He shared his journey to recovery, how he became a social media sensation, and provided some much-needed motivation for all South Africans.